Is it better to have fast acting carbohydrates (maltodextrin, glucose) at breakfast because of the 8-10 hour fast your body went through while sleeping or would a slow digesting carbohydrate such as say oatmeal be more beneficial?
Go for a complex carbohydrate source at breakfast more so than a simple sugar. You’ll feel better in the morning and not have that “crash” that is associated with simple sugars. A complex carb really helps to carry you on till your next meal. Include a source of lean protein as well at breakfast
I usually do a protein pulse in the morning with 40 g of glucose to break the fast, and get some complex carbs + lean protein 15 min after that. I don’t really have a crash at that point, which is cool.
Oatmeal for the win. I love the taste and texture of it, also with it be so filling, it keeps me full for a couple hours. Versatile, you can make it with so many different options. I love it.
Or a combination of all. I have a daily breakfast shake that consists of:
-1 banana
2 cups of strawberries
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 cup oatmeal
2 scoops whey
1 cup of cottage cheese
Powerful bomb to “break” the “fast”, very delicious, nutritious and helps me cover a good part of my calorie needs for the day. Also very convenient to drink as I’m usually running late in the mornings…
[quote]Fuzzyapple wrote:
Your thinking way to much.
Go for a complex carbohydrate source at breakfast more so than a simple sugar. You’ll feel better in the morning and not have that “crash” that is associated with simple sugars. A complex carb really helps to carry you on till your next meal. Include a source of lean protein as well at breakfast [/quote]